Description: A 6'4" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His hair is purple and curly. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: Balam is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tattered old clothes. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 230 pp. Fire opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 28000 sp. Eye agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Kiirith liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a nunchaku and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a crush on the local crown-heir

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 gp.